great unwashed

English - Turkish

Definition of great unwashed in English Turkish dictionary

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the great unwashed

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English - English

Definition of great unwashed in English English dictionary

A contemptuous term for the populace, particularly the working class

The Liberal campaign was so carefully orchestrated that McLeod was never in a position to be confronted by the great unwashed. Unfortunately, the great unwashed rarely vote for a leader whom they have never met.

Hyphenation

great un·washed

Turkish pronunciation

greyt ınwäşt

Synonyms

hoi polloi, unwashed masses

Pronunciation

/ˈgrāt ənˈwäsʜt/ /ˈɡreɪt ənˈwɑːʃt/

Etymology

() Attributed to Edmund Burke.